The Never Ending Story: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Featured on Netflix's Original Series Stranger Things
Words and music by Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008114
$68.00
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Description
This retro blast from the past made its debut in the 1984 fantasy movie and went on to the hit the top of the pop charts in the U.S. The tune was also featured in the season 3 finale of the Netflix original series Stranger Things as the kids from Hawkins, Indiana attempt to save the world. A techno pop groove is the basis for the charming familiar melody. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (2:15)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
210
SKU:
00-PK-0008114
More about this title
About the Composer: Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder shaped the sound of 1980s pop and electronic music as a composer and producer whose work defined the decade. His collaboration with Keith Forsey on "The Never Ending Story" became one of the era's most iconic film themes, combining synthesizer-driven arrangements with memorable melodic hooks that crossed over from cinema to radio to cultural permanence.
Moreover's influence on film scoring and synth-pop production extends across Hollywood soundtracks and chart hits. His ability to craft music that appeals equally to children and adults made him a natural choice for fantasy film scoring, and his electronic production techniques became foundational to how modern film composers approach pop-inflected underscores.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original while giving young bands a concrete entry point into synthesizer-era pop style. Patrick Roszell's Grade 2 scoring keeps the melody front and center but includes enough textural interest in the harmony to hold ensemble players' attention and reward careful listening during rehearsals.
What to expect
Nostalgic and buoyant, with the propulsive electronic pulse that made the original unforgettable. The arrangement captures both the movie's fantasy wonder and the synth-pop sparkle that made it a chart success, creating an accessible yet energizing musical experience.
Who it's for
Young concert bands (Grades 2-4) looking for repertoire that connects to pop culture and film while building ensemble fundamentals. Directors programming a concert that appeals to family audiences or seeking music that excites student musicians through immediate cultural relevance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the techno-pop groove by thinking of the pulse as subdivision rather than downbeat; this keeps the piece feeling contemporary and energized even at a youth ensemble level.
- Let the familiar melody breathe in the foreground and avoid letting accompanying figures overwhelm it; the charm of this piece depends on clarity and recognizability.
- Commit to rhythmic precision in the accompaniment patterns; the electronic music foundation relies on clean articulation and consistent subdivision to create its characteristic drive.
How to use it
Program this alongside other film music or pop crossover titles to create a thematic concert celebrating music in cinema and streaming culture. At 2:15, it works well as an opener or closer that immediately signals to audiences they're hearing contemporary, accessible music rather than traditional concert band fare.
Skills your students will build
- Understanding and executing techno-pop rhythmic grooves
- Balancing solo melody with harmonic accompaniment textures
- Maintaining steady subdivision under syncopated figures
- Articulation clarity in fast-moving electronic-style passages
- Reading Grade 2 concert band instrumentation with accuracy